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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Hundreds of Former Federal Workers Apply for PA State Jobs Pennsylvania has received around 1,100 applications from former federal employees for state jobs following an executive order by Governor Josh Shapiro (D) giving...more

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New Hampshire’s New “Guns at Work” Law: What Employers Need to Know

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New Hampshire has recently made headlines with its new statute allowing employees to bring firearms to work in certain circumstances, which became effective on January 1, 2025. The law, signed by Governor Chris Sununu, allows...more

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2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Five

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Back The Blue Act - This week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the Back the Blue Protection Act, sponsored by Representative Rex Reynolds and Senator Lance Bell, which aims to expand legal immunity for law...more

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Executive Order Signals Rollback of Biden-Era Firearms Regulations and Overhaul of Second Amendment Policy at DOJ

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On Friday, February 7, President Trump issued a first-of-its-kind Executive Order prioritizing the Second Amendment as “an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty.” The order is the first step in what could be a broad...more

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Reese v. ATF: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds

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On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a landmark opinion in Reese v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), holding that 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(b)(1) and (c)(1), which...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (1/15)

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“Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments in clean energy, and quadrupled the number of retained jobs in 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said this week....more

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New Hampshire “Guns at Work” Law Takes Effect January 1: What Employers Need to Know + Your 5-Step Action Plan

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Many New Hampshire employers will soon be required to allow employees to keep loaded guns in their cars parked at work, and all employers in the state will soon need to comply with new employee privacy protections regarding...more

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Ghost (Gun) Busters: Governor Healey Blocks Gun Lobby’s Attempt to Suspend Ghost Gun Ban Through Referendum Petition

On July 25, 2024, Governor Healey signed “an Act Modernizing Firearm Laws” (“Chapter 135” or the “Act”), a new comprehensive gun law that makes several key changes to existing Massachusetts’ gun laws, including banning “ghost...more

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The 2023 Term of the Supreme Court: Administrative and Regulatory Law Rulings

It is instructive to review the Supreme Court’s record in its most recent term, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law cases, which are usually back-burner issues. But not this term....more

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Ninth Circuit Empowers Commercial Property Owners to Restrict Firearms

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Last month, in Wolford v. Lopez, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision with implications on commercial property owners’ rights to restrict firearms on private property. Interpreting the U.S. Supreme Court’s...more

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Lessons from the Hunter Biden Tax Evasion Scandal

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Would you risk prison time to avoid paying taxes? That’s a question Robert Hunter Biden, publicly known as "Hunter Biden," may have asked himself when he faced serious tax evasion charges recently. While the case...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Releases Arena Impact Reports

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With this week’s release of the highly anticipated City-commissioned impact studies, the future of the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed $1.55 billion Center City arena now rests with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker. City...more

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Colorado Springs Gun Laws: Shooting on Private Property & Discharging a Firearm in City Limits

When it comes to firearm regulations, Colorado Springs has its own set of rules that residents and visitors must follow. Whether you're a gun enthusiast or simply a concerned citizen, understanding these laws is essential to...more

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Appeals Court Rules Against ATF’s use of “Vague” and “Amorphous” Factors to Classify Firearms

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In a case argued by Wiley attorneys on behalf of the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC), SB Tactical, B&T USA, and Richard Cicero, the Eighth Circuit issued a 2-1 opinion in FRAC v. Garland finding that the...more

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Is That a Gun in Your Pocket… at the Office? New Thoughts on Workplace Concealed Carry

Can you prohibit your employees from bringing firearms to your workplace? You may think the answer is yes, but it’s more complicated. Recent state laws on gun rights have raised questions regarding guns at work. Here we will...more

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Louisiana Dismantles Concealed Carry Requirements: Key Employer Takeaways and 4 Steps You Can Take to Create a Safer Workplace

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Louisiana employers should review their safety policies and take other appropriate precautions in light of a new state law that will significantly weaken the requirements for carrying a concealed weapon in public. While the...more

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Bump Stock Ruling May Presage Loper—and Clearer Answers to Immigration and Bankruptcy Questions - SCOTUS Today

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Splitting along predictable philosophical lines, the Supreme Court held last week in Garland v. Cargill that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a rule...more

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Supreme Court Rules in NRA v. Vullo: Landmark Decision Upholds First Amendment Rights

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On May 30, the US Supreme Court, in National Rifle Ass’n of Am. v. Vullo, 602 US __ (2024), unanimously held that the National Rifle Association (NRA) plausibly alleged in a complaint that it filed in federal court that...more

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State Attorneys General Take Actions on Ghost Guns

While State Attorneys General are limited to enforcing laws within their respective states, their enforcement activities often implicate businesses located elsewhere but whose business activity crosses state lines. One area...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan

This is the first in our 2024 AGO in Action series examining Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s strategic goals and her progress throughout the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Product Liability Update - April 2024

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Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

How to Transfer a Gun to a Family Member in Colorado

Thinking about transferring a gun to a family member in Colorado? While online resources can offer general information, navigating firearms laws can be tricky. Consider consulting with a lawyer specializing in firearms law to...more

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United States House Members Introduce Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

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Last month, Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), along with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), introduced legislation—the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act —banning the use of a Merchant...more

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Certification Denied in Proposed Class Proceeding Against Gun Manufacturer for Mass Shooting

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An Ontario Superior Court Judge has refused to certify a class action against the manufacturer of the handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. The plaintiffs brought their claim on...more

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Massachusetts’ New Attorney General – A Look Back and a Look Ahead at the Year Ahead

This is the second in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several...more

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